In this episode, Andy Mason dives into the practical steps you can take to invite the Holy Spirit into your daily business life. From intentional prayer to celebrating momentum and setting focused prayer targets, Andy shares real-life testimonies and actionable insights to help you partner with God in your work. Don’t miss the inspiring stories, practical tools, and a special invitation to the Heaven in Business Conference, where you can deepen your faith-work connection.

NEXT STEPS:
1. Start this week by writing out your weekly prayer targets and implementing the four steps: Invite the Holy Spirit, Recognize Momentum, Set Prayer Targets, and Stay Focused on the Big Picture.

2. Don’t miss the Heaven in Business Conference this February! Register now at Heaveninbusiness.com/conference before prices increase on January 10th.

Timestamps:

• [00:01] – Introduction to the episode and overview of topics: Faith, family, and business integration
• [01:30] – Step 1: Intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into your work
  • How daily time with God can transform your decisions
  • Recommended resource: Listen Up! Hearing God at Work by Andy and Janine Mason
• [03:45] – Testimony: How inviting the Holy Spirit led to unexpected connections and breakthroughs
• [06:15] – Step 2: Recognize momentum in your week
  • Celebrating wins and breakthroughs to build gratitude and faith
  • Example: Testimony of a miraculous business breakthrough
• [08:45] – Step 3: Set focused prayer targets
  • The power of specific prayer in aligning with God’s plans
  • Story: Overcoming challenges through targeted prayer
• [12:30] – Step 4: Stay focused on the big picture
  • Revisiting priorities and aligning with long-term goals
  • Testimony: Navigating big decisions with clarity
• [15:00] – Inspirational story: A couple’s faith journey from sabbatical to family and business growth
• [18:30] – Special Invitation: Heaven in Business Conference
  • Highlights: Partnering with the Holy Spirit, practical training, and testimonies
  • Register at Heaveninbusiness.com/conference
• [20:00] – Final thoughts: Recap of the four steps and call to action
  • Write out weekly prayer targets under the four headings
  • Commit to integrating faith and work

In this episode of the Heaven in Business podcast, Andy Mason reflects on a year of unexpected transitions, growth, and strategic shifts. From relocating to Tennessee to expanding international influence and sharpening the focus on developing the next generation of kingdom leaders, Andy unpacks the lessons learned and how these are shaping the future.

Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog

Key Discussion Points:

Unexpected Transitions: The "whiplash" move from Pennsylvania to Franklin, Tennessee, and its impact on community and mission.

Prophetic Insights: The role of God's guidance in significant decisions, including building a strategically central base for training future leaders.

Multiplication of Influence: Expanding globally through partnerships with gatekeepers in Zimbabwe, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, and Switzerland.

Focus on Leadership Development: Strategies to equip the next generation of 30-40-year-old kingdom leaders to influence regions and nations.

Engaging Pastors and Business Leaders: New initiatives to empower pastors to activate businesspeople in their congregations.

Key Lessons Learned:

Flexibility in Following the Holy Spirit: The importance of staying tender and ready to move as God leads. Power of Discipleship: How focusing on individuals leads to exponential growth and influence. Strategic Prayer and Planning: Weekly intentional prayer and planning as tools for sustained impact. Boldness and Courage: Asking big, trusting God with outcomes, and stepping into new levels of leadership.

Upcoming Events:

Strategic Retreat: January 17–19, 2025, in Redding, California – A deep dive into integrating God's voice into strategic planning.

Annual Conference: February 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia – Featuring speakers like John Bevere, Jo Moody, and others with workshops and case studies on leadership and innovation.

International Workshops:

March 15, 2025, in Taupo, New Zealand – Focused on city and regional transformation.

Retreat in Queenstown, New Zealand – Limited to 20 participants for strategy, rest, and community building.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen Up: Hearing God at Work by Andy Mason

Relactional Leadership by Ford Taylor

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

Call to Action:

Take time to reflect on your year—identify the key changes, lessons learned, and steps for the future. Share your insights and feedback by emailing contact@heaveninbusiness.com.

For more information on upcoming events and resources, visit Heaven in Business. Join us in embracing the challenge of partnering with God in your work, leadership, and everyday life!

In this episode of the Heaven in Business podcast, Andy Mason shares a powerful testimony of how his family broke through self-imposed limitations to follow God’s calling. Reading from Chapter 5 of his book Listen Up: Hearing God at Work, Andy recounts how restlessness led them to seek God’s voice, embrace wise counsel, and step into the unknown.

From leaving New Zealand for California to navigating fear and uncertainty, Andy unpacks lessons on hearing God, recognizing invisible boundaries, and taking bold steps of faith. This episode is packed with practical insights, reflection questions, and encouragement to help you break free from your own limitations and step into the future God has for you.

Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/it-s-time-to-break-free-from-your-limitations

Key Themes:

• Identifying and overcoming self-imposed limitations.
• Hearing God’s voice in scripture, circumstances, and wise counsel.
• Taking bold, faith-filled actions to align with God’s purpose.
• The rewards of partnering with God in business, family, and faith.

Takeaway Questions:

• Are there limitations holding you back from God’s promises?
• What steps can you take to move past fear and into faith?
• How is God inviting you to partner with Him in your work and life?

Next steps:

1. Grab a copy of the audiobook: Listen Up! Hearing God at Work Here

OR

2. Grab a copy of the physical book on Amazon and receive the audiobook free! (Simply email us with your purchase receipt)

Timestamps:

• 0:01 - Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast and introduction to today’s topic.
• 1:42 - Andy introduces Chapter 5 from Listen Up: Hearing God at Work.
• 2:21 - The restlessness that sparked a season of change for Andy and Janine.
• 4:42 - Recognizing self-imposed limitations and the call to move beyond them.
• 9:26 - The role of wise counsel in confirming God’s direction.
• 12:53 - Acting on faith and stepping into God’s promises despite fear.
• 17:43 - The rewards of breaking free: miracles, growth, and global connections.
• 20:10 - Reflection questions to help you identify and overcome personal limitations.
• 22:34 - Andy closes with a prayer of blessing and shares details about upcoming Heaven in Business opportunities.

In this inspiring episode, Andy Mason sits down with Janine Mason to explore how faith, honor, and creativity can transform impossible challenges into miraculous outcomes. From reviving a struggling preschool to balancing family and leadership, Janine shares practical insights and real-life stories that will encourage and equip you to take action, no matter what you're facing.

For a deeper dive into this conversation, read the blog post:
➡️ Navigating the Impossible: Faith into Action

• How to align your beliefs and behaviors with kingdom principles.
• The power of honor in leadership, relationships, and decision-making.
• Practical steps to hear God’s voice and find creative solutions.
• Balancing family priorities while pursuing big dreams.
• Turning conflict into cooperation through humility and relationship.

• Janine’s journey from an apple orchard in New Zealand to leading faith-driven initiatives.
• The transformational story of a preschool brought to life through faith and action.
• Creative ways to involve family in your projects without sacrificing connection.
• How small acts of honor can lead to breakthrough solutions.

1. Book: Listen Up: Hearing God at Work by Andy and Janine Mason – Get your copy on Amazon.
2. Annual Heaven in Business Conference: Join us in February to connect with 150+ business leaders and grow in partnership with God. Register now.
3. Advisory/Coaching Services with Janine: Learn how to apply kingdom principles in your business or personal life. Contact us here.

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In this insightful conversation, Os Hillman of Marketplace Leaders interviews Andy Mason, the founder of Heaven in Business, to explore the vital topic of hearing God in the workplace. Andy shares compelling stories, practical keys, and biblical principles to help listeners discern God's voice, navigate challenges, and experience breakthroughs in both their professional and personal lives.

Key Topics Covered:

• The importance of intimacy with God over instruction.
• How God speaks in diverse ways, from scripture to spontaneous thoughts.
• Practical steps to discern whether a thought is from God, yourself, or another source.
• Stories of marketplace miracles and divine guidance.
• The role of scripture, wise counsel, and obedience in hearing God's voice.

To get your copy of the book go to Amazon.com and remember to post a review!

To order bulk or signed copies, contact andy@heaveninbusiness.com

0:00–2:00

• Introduction: Os Hillman introduces Andy Mason, sharing his background and the work of Heaven in Business.
• Andy talks about moving to Franklin, Tennessee, and his latest book Listen Up: Hearing God at Work.

2:01–6:00

• Why Hearing God Matters:
  • Discussion of John 10 and the biblical foundation for hearing God's voice.
  • Story of Kevin, a former atheist, who followed an internal voice leading to business success and personal transformation.

6:01–13:50

• Three Keys to Knowing God is Speaking:
  1. Does it release life?
  2. Does it carry peace?
  3. Is it impossible to ignore?
• Practical examples from Andy’s own experiences and scripture.

13:51–18:40

• Common Barriers to Hearing God:
  • Andy discusses how busyness and self-doubt hinder us.
  • Os shares a story about receiving a surprising divine prompt during a seemingly mundane situation.

18:41–25:40

• The Role of Scripture:
  • Andy and Os emphasize the importance of immersing yourself in the Word of God.
  • Insights from RT Kendall’s 40 Days with the Holy Spirit.

25:41–33:00

• Personal Testimonies of Breakthrough:
  • Andy shares stories of obeying God’s voice in major life decisions, such as moving his family and buying a house.
  • Os recounts his miracle of selling unsold books through prayer and obedience.

33:01–41:20

• Discerning Between God, Self, and the Enemy:
  • Andy offers practical guidelines for discernment, such as seeking wise counsel and taking time to evaluate decisions.
  • Characteristics of wise counselors are discussed.

41:21–49:25

• Practical Activation:
  • Encouragement to practice hearing God through small, everyday decisions.
  • Stories that illustrate the power of listening and obeying God's voice.

49:26–52:00

• Book Giveaway and Closing:
  • Details on how listeners can receive free copies of Listen Up: Hearing God at Work.
  • Andy closes with a powerful prayer for listeners to grow in their ability to hear and obey God's voice.

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In this episode, Andy Mason shares a remarkable journey across four continents in just eight weeks, reflecting on the life-changing experiences and impactful lessons gained from connecting with business leaders around the world. From Alaska’s leadership workshops and Zimbabwe’s riverside executive retreats to dynamic workshops in Brazil and strategic connections in Germany and Switzerland, this episode dives into what God is doing in the global marketplace.

Andy discusses three key takeaways for anyone navigating the intersection of faith and business:

1. The Power of Story – Sharing testimonies as a tool for building faith and encouraging others.
2. The Strength of Community – Doing the work with friends to multiply skills, support, and impact.
3. Avoiding Comparison – Focusing on your own journey with God rather than measuring against others.

Andy also shares a timely word for this season, emphasizing the need to “Hurry Up, Listen Up, and Tighten Up” to stay prepared for what’s ahead. Tune in to hear practical insights and heartfelt stories from Andy’s recent travels and learn how you, too, can partner with God in your work!

Resources Mentioned:

• Upcoming Heaven in Business conference (February) - Heaveninbusiness.com/conference
• Andy Mason’s new book, Listen Up: Hearing God at Work signed copy: Heaveninbusiness.com/offers/YTyFSJmF/checkout

Connect with Us: Website: HeaveninBusiness.com
Email: contact@heaveninbusiness.com

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In this session with Dave and Barb Witbeck we delved into what it looks like to run a kingdom-centered business. Here’s a breakdown of the journey shared by Dave and Barb Witbeck, who experienced transformative results by bringing God into the core of their business. This story provides a roadmap and practical steps for anyone wanting to see what God can do in their work. NEXT STEPS: Accelerate your own journey with God at work by joining us at the 2025 Annual Heaven in Business conference in Atlanta, GA. For more information see Heaveninbusiness.com/conference